M&H Valve Earns McWane’s Top Safety and Environmental Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
ANNISTON, AL — M&H Valve, a longtime manufacturer in Anniston, has been recognized with McWane’s highest environmental, health and safety honor for the fourth consecutive year. McWane announced on June 3 that M&H Valve received the Screaming Eagle Award, an annual recognition presented to the McWane company demonstrating the strongest commitment to workplace safety, environmental […]
Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation Receives Walmart Grant to Expand Public Safety Training Programs
Gadsden, AL – The Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation has received funding through the Walmart Spark Good Grant Program to support the expansion of public safety training initiatives aimed at strengthening emergency preparedness and community resilience across the region. According to Gadsden State Community College, the grant will be used to enhance access to training opportunities that […]
ALEA Reports Five Fatalities During Memorial Day Travel Period, Launches 101 Days of Summer Safety Campaign
MONTGOMERY, AL — As the Memorial Day holiday travel period comes to a close, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is encouraging motorists and boaters to prioritize safety as the state enters the busy summer travel season through its annual 101 Days of Summer Safety Campaign. During the extended Memorial Day travel period, which began […]
Wes Allen Announces Anti-Fraud Initiative, Reminds Voters of Absentee Ballot Deadlines
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen, who is currently a Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, has announced a proposal aimed at identifying and combating fraud within Alabama state government. Allen said he would make fraud detection a priority if elected Lieutenant Governor by working with the Alabama Legislature to establish a task […]
Herpetology Festival 2026 to Bring Reptiles, Amphibians, and Family Fun to Anniston
ANNISTON, AL — Families and wildlife enthusiasts will have the opportunity to learn about reptiles and amphibians during the Herpetology Festival 2026, scheduled for Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Longleaf Event Center in Anniston. Hosted by the Anniston Museums and Gardens, the festival will feature a variety of educational […]
Jacksonville State, Cumberland School of Law Launch Accelerated 3+3 Degree Program
JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University has entered into a new partnership with Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law that will allow qualified students to earn both an undergraduate degree and a law degree in six years through an accelerated 3+3 program. The agreement establishes a pathway for eligible Jax State students to begin law […]
Gadsden State Honors 440 Spring Graduates, Awarding 732 Credentials
Centre, AL – Gadsden State Community College recognized 440 graduates during its Spring 2026 commencement ceremony held May 14 at the Gadsden State Cherokee campus. Graduates earned a combined total of 732 credentials, including associate degrees, certificates, and short-term certificates. The college also honored 132 students for outstanding academic achievement. Graduates received traditional honor cords representing […]
Alabama Attorney General Supports Federal Rule Change Aimed at Speeding Review of Death Penalty Cases
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 16 states in supporting a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that seeks to streamline the federal review process for state capital murder convictions. The coalition submitted a letter backing DOJ’s proposed changes to regulations associated with the Antiterrorism and […]
Alabama Files Emergency Stay Applications with U.S. Supreme Court in Congressional Redistricting Cases
MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed emergency applications with the United States Supreme Court seeking a stay of a federal court order that temporarily blocks the state from using its 2023 congressional districting plan in the 2026 elections. The filings stem from a preliminary injunction issued May 26, 2026, by a […]
Oxford to Host NJCAA Division I and II Softball World Series Through 2034
OXFORD, AL — The City of Oxford and Choccolocco Park will continue serving as a national destination for junior college softball after the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) announced an extended agreement to host both the Division I and Division II Softball World Series events in Oxford through 2034. Under the agreement, the NJCAA […]